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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.68, 5,192.64 and 864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.68, 5,192.64 and 864.64 is: 1,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.68 : 5,192.64 = 864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.68/5,192.64 = 864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.68x = 5,192.64 × 864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.68x = 4,489,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,764.25/3,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.99

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